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Automatic
Transaxle
Fluid
When
to
Check
and
Change
A
good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is when the engine
oil
is changed. Refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when
to
change
your fluid. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services’’
in
the
Index.
How
to
Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult,
you
may
choose
to
have this done at your Buick dealer Service
Department.
If
you
do
it
yourself, be sure to follow
all
the
instructions here,
or
you
could
get
a
false
reading
on
the
dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too
much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle.
Too
much can mean that some of the
fluid
could come out and fall on hot engine parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if
you
check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least
30
minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level
if
you
have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above
90°F
(32°C).
At high speed for quite
a
while.
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In heavy traffic
--
especially in hot weather.
While pulling
a
trailer.
To
get
the
right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which
is
180°F
to
200°F
(82°C
to
93°C).
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